Spizella Sparrows, CSR, El Paso Co., Tuesday

[Steven Brown]

Hey COBirders,

Nothing too unusual to report for banding today at Clear Spring Ranch, but I did get some sparrows that I don’t see often enough.

Two Clay-colored Sparrows, both adult (FOS), one Brewer’s Sparrow, also adult (and some very NON-rare Chipping Sparrow juvs.)

Lazuli Buntings and Yellow Warblers continue through, but I am seeing proportionately more males of each than I was earlier.

Also, family groups of Swainson’s Hawks (4) and Am Kestrels (5 today) are sometimes seen at the ranch.

Good Birding,

Steve Brown

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